Robert Parker is the author and publisher of The Wine Advocate, a bi-monthly newsletter that evaluates wines after comprehensive comparative tastings. Rober Parker is the most influential wine critic in the world today. He lives in the rural countryside of Maryland with his wife Patricia and daughter Maia.
Who is making best and worst wines? What has a specific Chateau's track record been over the last 40 years? Which Chateaux are overrated or underrated? These are the questions Robert Parker answers.
According to the rating system given in his book and reproduced below, wines rated above 85 are very good to excellent and any wine rated 90 or above will be outstanding for its particular type.
The rating system: 96-100 Extraordinary 90-95 Outstanding 80-89 Above average to very good 70-79 Average 50-69 Below average to poor
Ratings:90-100 The Finest 80-89 Above Average to Excellent 70-79 Average 60-69 Below Average < 60 Appalling Symbols:Caution too old or irregular Early maturing and accessible Tannic or youthfull Ready to drink NV Non-Vintage
